Medical Underwriting Support Representative
- Bethlehem, PA
- $40,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Process Life and Disability applications for Medical Underwriting
- Screen applications for completeness and send appropriate correspondence
- Key applicant information with accuracy and efficiency
- Review medical history and approve coverage based on authority limits
- Research application status and respond appropriately to internal partners
- Process specific clients for special, priority handling
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure
- Projects, as assigned; including research, reports, client transitions, reworks, audits
- Adaptability to frequent procedural changes with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Actively participate in projects that support the growth of the medical underwriting team
- Continual commitment for personal and professional development to include classroom, self-study and on the job training
- Freethinker who has ability to step back from routine processes and recognize opportunities for improvement and courage to pursue them with team leadership
- Actively recognize abnormalities in systems and processes and raises them to management team for resolution
- Work in a team environment and self-manages own queue within the company time, accuracy and quality standards
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent business experience
- High school diploma, or GED from an accredited school required
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Prior experience in group insurance including life, accident, or disability a plus
- Knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and medical conditions, a plus
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with team focus
- Ability to manage and maintain quality performance within department standards
- Strong attention to detail and computer skills